NETHERLANDS PROHIBITS THE USE OF BURQA AND NIQAB IN PUBLIC SPACES

The Hague / On Tuesday, the Dutch Senate approved by majority the law that prohibits the use of the burqa and the niqab and the garments that cover the face in transport spaces, hospitals and schools and follows in the footsteps of Denmark, France and Belgium where the ban also extends to the streets.

This law, already endorsed last year by a majority of the Dutch parliament, supposes a ban on the use of garments such as the Islamic niqab – a veil whicht only leaves the eyes in sight – the burqa – imposed in Afghanistan and covering the face and eyes -, balaclavas or full-face helmets.

Failure to comply could result in a fine of 400 euros.

Islamist handkerchiefs, which do not cover the face of women, are not included in this new law.

The prohibition is defined as “partial” because it only limits the use of these garments in public areas such as schools, hospitals, public transport and government buildings.

The Senate was the last step by which the law had to pass, whose date of entry into force will be determined when negotiations with the sectors that must enforce it are finished. (June 28, 2018, EFE/Practica Español)

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